Material Handling Manager

CBRE; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Maintenance Manager for material handling equipment to lead a technical team responsible for maintenance and repair, ensuring reliable operations and safety.

You will develop schedules, supervise daily activities, troubleshoot issues, manage inventory of parts, and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in material handling maintenance or related field.
• Experience coordinating and supervising maintenance teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of material handling maintenance and how it integrates with other disciplines to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues in material handling systems and processes.
• Coordinate and supervise the team's daily activities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Lead the team to impact the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• Exchange and explain difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle sensitive issues with team members and stakeholders.
• Influence parties of shared interests to reach agreements and ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure optimal performance of material handling equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of material handling systems, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all maintenance activities.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Influence & negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Material Handling Maintenance Manager, you will manage a team responsible for the maintenance and repair of material handling equipment. You will ensure the efficient and effective operation of all material handling systems to support the overall productivity and safety of the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Apply knowledge of material handling maintenance and how it integrates with other disciplines to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues in material handling systems and processes.
• Coordinate and supervise the team's daily activities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Lead the team to impact the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• Exchange and explain difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle sensitive issues with team members and stakeholders.
• Influence parties of shared interests to reach agreements and ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure optimal performance of material handling equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of material handling systems, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all maintenance activities.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience in material handling maintenance or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Proven experience in coordinating and supervising maintenance teams, with a focus on material handling systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve moderately complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to exchange and explain difficult information and handle sensitive issues.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team and achieve broad operational targets with impacts on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• In-depth knowledge of material handling equipment and maintenance best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with parties of shared interests to reach agreements. Commitment to safety and compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Disclaimers: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).